♥ Rock Candy Life: Eco Shower Curtain! ♥

"life is sweet. make every day just as sweet."

~Rock Candy Life 

Okay, so to be excited over a shower curtain is certainly not beyond me, but when you see the awesomeness that Rock Candy Life creates then you'll join me over this excitement. I remember seeing this shop several months ago, maybe even longer and I've been eyeing up these beautiful shower-curtains ever since. I mean, they are beautiful Aaannnd they are eco-friendly! What's not to love? But I waited, only because my last home was pretty mediocre and it seemed no decorating would make it look better. Anyways, awesome new home means awesome new home decor, means awesome new shower curtain! 

So, let me tell you a bit about Rock Candy Life…  

Hearing founder Annie Jones' story reminds me of that of most of us eco-fiends, seeking out eco-friendly products but having to compromise on design. Sigh. But, her love for modern-vintage design and everything mid-century combined with that eco-love created Rock Candy Life!  

"The idea for Rock Candy Life came about by a desire to create shower curtains for design conscious consumers that weren’t willing to go green if it compromised their love of design." 

And what a marvellous job they've done! Their curtains are environmentally safe and are splendid to look at, beautifully designed and wonderfully modern! Not to mention the prices are absolutely affordable which is another problem us eco-heads have when seeking out eco-friendly shower curtains.

So what makes them green? Rock Candy Life shower curtains are biodegradable, 100% recyclable, chlorine- and PVC-free! Also, you don't need a liner with their curtains so you're also eliminating waste. 

I was blown away when I opened the packaging to find no terrible PVC, plastic-y or clorine-y smell! No off-gassing! No harmful chemicals being breathed into your lungs! How amazing is that? In case you weren't aware, most shower curtains are made of PVC and off-gas like crazy. Think tiny little particles in the air getting trapped in your lungs never to leave. Seriously. With that knowledge, why wouldn't you choose an amazing shower curtain by Rock Candy Life? I know I did! ;)

They have two designs to choose from for their shower curtains, and they also have beautiful shower hooks that are lead-free and made from partially recycled aluminium. I chose the "Morocan Luxe" because I love damask print and this one really reminds me of that. It brightens up my bathroom and gives it a lovely modern touch, so that I actually want to spend time in my bathroom now. Really, it's perfect for any bathroom imaginable and the colour scheme goes nicely with, again, just about anything.

If you haven't yet, hop over to their site and find out what they're all about and be ready to fall in love with Rock Candy Life! 

http://www.rockcandylife.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/rockcandylife

https://twitter.com/rockcandylife

(me excited about my new shower curtain ;))

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♥ What's in my Closet? Tootpaste! ♥

Since it was asked a few times and recently answered in my Q&A Vegan Video post, I thought I would share right here on the blog as well as I like to keep my "In My Closet" product posts easily available and up-to-date. xo

So, what toothpaste does this vegan gal, keeping in mind products that are chemical-free and good for the earth, use? 

Seafresh Toothpaste by Jason! :) 

It's been a good many years since I've used any chemical, fluoride-laden toothpastes so it's hard for me to compare flavours, however I do like this one. I find the taste mild and a little minty which I like. I'd also have to say that it works well. Why? Well, I've been using this toothpaste for… hmm… around 8 years. I admittedly don't go to the dentist very often (because we don't have benefits so it's pricey, and because I don't like all the chemicals), but I went a little while ago (after having not gone for several years) and my teeth were perfect. No cavities, no problems, no pains. Of course, my diet probably can contribute to this as well, however I still think it's a good toothpaste. And at least I'm not accidentally swallowing chemicals or having chemical residue left behind in my mouth when I brush. ;) 

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♥ Herbolution Giveaway!!! ♥

I am very pleased (and ecstatically excited) to be sharing this week's wonderful Giveaway, hosted by Herbolution! 

Yes, you heard right, you could get your hands on fabulous goodies by the company that I've shared with you several times previously here at ReLove Plan.et! 

"Herbolution is committed to invention and production of natural, organic, earth-friendly, sustainable, energy efficient, free of synthetic preservatives, biodegradable and handmade in USA personal care products, accessories and gifts for the whole family."

~Herbolution

You will fall in love with this wonderful little company! Herbolution uses truly wholesome natural and organic ingredients, so you don't have to worry whether or not they are (as I like to put it) "human-friendly." You won't find any harmful cancerous or toxic ingredients here, unlike so many misleading "natural" or "organic" brands you find even at health stores--and remember, I'm the personal care products police and I won't recommend anything that doesn't meet my high standards for safety. ;) Yes, Herbolution takes the guessing right out. Their products are individually handcrafted in small batch production and with an honest list of ingredients that are 100% natural and are either organic or wild-harvested or locally harvested--plus most of their products are 100% vegan! Herbolution also takes earth-friendly and sustainable approaches in all aspects of their business. You can rest assured that your skin (and the earth) is being treated with love and respect.

Their products work better than anything else I have ever tried, and the smells, textures, and feel of all their products make a divinely blissful experience.  

So again, I say, you will fall in love with Herbolution! Now before I get to the giveaway details, let's get to know Herbolution…

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Tell us a bit about yourself.

We are a loving family (Sasha and Veronika) and a company (Herbolution) who are conscious about current state of The Planet which directly affects our health and well-being. After long searches for a healthy and natural personal care products we came to a conclusion that many companies that try to take good care of their customers take very little care of the Earth and visa verse. So we decided to combine the two goods while putting more accent on really natural and chemical-free craftsmanship of products that are used for enhancement of health and well-being of the body and soul as well as home environment.

How did Herbolution come to be?

The idea of making really natural personal care products came to our minds after we stepped onto a path of healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Our knowledge of herbs plus young, fresh and passionate drive to "change the world" gave birth to Herbolution - an alternative to commonly used personal care products or even sometimes fake "natural" options from big corporations. Our path is fresh, narrow and steep, but Herbolution is strong in its beliefs and is confident in eco- and health consciousness of present and future customers.

Where do you find inspiration?

Our love of Herbs, sincere care for Planet, love to each other and creative urge to craft things that are beneficial to both Earth and people and enjoyable and the same time – all that is our inspiration and never-ending source of ideas.

If you had all the money in the world, what handmade item would you buy?

Let us answer a bit different question:)

If you could get any handmade item in the world for free – what it would be?

We would get an artisan crafted sail boat and would take a trip around the world on it ;)

What got you started on an eco-friendly path?

Permaculture certification course that we took several years ago went deep into affects of human activity on Nature and Environment in general and provided smart solution to create a “permanent” ever-growing culture replacing the current regressive culture that destroys itself and life around us.

Random fact?

“Only 8 percent of the total plastic waste generated in 2010 was recovered for recycling.“

(EPA http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/plastics.htm)

This means that 92 out of a 100 of plastic bottles or containers or bags go to environment to pollute for hundreds of years our air, oceans and soil. We at Herbolution do our best to offer our products in plastic-free containers (currently 85% of all our products are plastic-free) and ship all orders in 100% biodegradable packaging.

Best piece of advice for life in general?

Remember that we depend on harmony of life on the Planet and should appreciate all Nature as much as a child appreciates his parents as he depends on them so greatly. 

[Veronika and Sasha]

Check out Herbolution at:

Website: http://herbolution.com/

Etsy: www.herbolution.etsy.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Herbolution

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Herbolution

Blog: http://herbolution.blogspot.com/

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***Giveaway Info:*** 

This week's Giveaway is for a Vanillicious Botanical Perfume oil and Spicy Wake-Up Body Polish by Herbolution!

There are lots of fun ways to enter this amazing giveaway! :) Super easy mandatory entry, and lots of fun ways to get extra entries! 

This contest will close on February 14th at 11:59 PM PST. A winner will be chosen through an online randomizer.

How to Enter:

*Required* Leave a comment on the blog with...

1. Visit Herbolution and leave a comment (*on this blog!*) with which item(s) are your favourite.

2. Follow this blog publicly – include your name in the comment for being a (old or new) follower of the blog.

Easy peasy! 

Extra Entries: 

You Must post a separate comment for each extra entry in order for them to count! And you Must leave a comment in order for your entries to count!   

Each #rd item below will give you ONE entry (remember to leave each in a separate comment!).

One Comment = One Entry! 

#2. On Facebook: (Please include your Facebook name in your comment)

- “LIKE” ReLove Planet on Facebook (www.facebook.com/reloveplanet)

- “LIKE” Herbolution on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/Herbolution)

#3. On Facebook: Post a Facebook status update with a link to this giveaway.

#4. On Twitter: Please include your Twitter name in your comment.

- Follow ReLove Plan.et (www.twitter.come/reloveplanet)

- Follow Herbolution (www.twitter.com/Herbolution)

#5. On Twitter: Please include your Twitter name in your comment.

- Tweet about this Giveaway from your Twitter. You must include these somewhere in the tweet for it to count: "RT @ReLovePlanet"  "@Herbolution"

#6. On Etsy: Please include your Etsy name in your comment.

- Heart the Herbolution Etsy Shop & Two items (www.herbolution.etsy.com)

Also, Please REMEMBER to leave your email in at least one of your comments so I can contact you if you’re the winner!!! ;)

Contest will close on February 14th at 11:59 PM PST. 

GOOD LUCK!!! And Please Share with everyone you know! ;)  

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☯ What's in My Closet; Madd Style Cosmetics!! ☯

Many of you know that I have been on a mad hunt for amazing and safe cosmetics. In my very picky hunt I have indeed found companies that meet my approval and I will be sharing them with you over the next several weeks. :) 

First up; Madd Style Cosmetics:

What will you find at Madd Style?

Upon entering the Etsy shop, you are immediately drawn in by the huge and adorable Sugar-skull icon and colorful banner. This alone compells me to explore further, because of that perfect mixture of fun, pretty, and punk. I am very happy to say that I was not disappointed.  

The fun and creative names of the cosmetics add that extra wonder to the wide selection of dazzling colors, and to the whole shopping experience. Hell yes, I'll take a lil "Kick-Ass" in my order ;). 

You'll discover a wonderful selection of cosmetics that are high-quality, safe, effective, and that are free of of talc, bismuth, harmful fillers, or any animal by-products. All of the products are Vegan and 100% cruelty-free, so you can sleep peacefully knowing that no animals were harmed in the making of these beautiful cosmetics.

The tantalizing selection of Eye Pigments left me sitting in front of my computer screen for hours trying to decide which ones I wanted in my immediate collection. But I'm certainly not going to complain ;). The shadows are beautiful and you can make them as subtle or as vibrant as you'd like depending on your application. They mix great and are perfect for any look. Coming back to that lovely punky-edge, the colors are simply too much fun and will make you want to be extra bold at even the most "formal" of occasions. 

I love the darker brown shades, such as "Dirty Beats" and the lovely plum-purple undertones of "Cruisin for a bruisin." To the wilder side of the color spectrum, I'm in love with purples like "Mondo" and "Electric Koolaid"; blue hues of "Jive Talk" and "Vortex"; the gorgeous green of "Ecto Cooler"; and of course, that lovely red tone of "Kick-Ass". One of my favorites in the collection however is "Cloud 9"; a beautiful silver-blue that stands out on its own or accents beautifully when blended with other pigments. 

But the awesomeness does not end at Madd Style's bold eye pigments. The shop also provides some lovely "Lip Service" to treat your lips, including some yummy smelling lip-balms and lip-gloss. 

I want to take a moment here to talk about lip-balms. I don't know about you, but I have found that most lip-balms do not do their job. They often end up drying out my lips instead of actually moisturizing them, resulting in a constant need to reach for the very thing contributing to the dryness of my lips. This has made me generally stay away from them. However, I was delightfully surprised when I tried Madd Style's Lip Balms. These do what they are supposed to do and they smell simply amazing! With ingredients including shea and cocoa butter, healthy oils and vitamin E, you know they'll treat your lips right. I was treated to "Cherry Bomb", "Iced Mocha", "Jack Frost" and my personal favorite "Pumpkin King." 

The "Uber Boss Lip-Gloss" is fantastic! It is subtle yet vibrant all at the same time and, once again, smells like heaven and is rich with good-for-you ingredients that will keep your lips looking supple and fabulous. From a girl who doesn't wear a whole lot of lip-gloss, I can't stop using this one! The one I have is "Knock Off" and I just love it!   

In a world full of nasty chemical cosmetics, it is well worth treating your skin right with beautiful and safe cosmetics. 

So what do I think of Madd Style? Pure love! 

As if the products weren't enough to make this company awesome, Mo, the lovely woman behind the solo-operation is as equally fantastic as her cosmetics. The customer service is amazing, helpful and friendly, and an absolutely pleasant over-all experience.

As stated in her shop "100% VEGAN 100%. WORTH IT!" 

I couldn't agree more. 

Now what are you waiting for? Go go and get yourself some amazing Madd Style awesomeness! 

Peace & Love

xo

~Bianca

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☯ What's in my Closet: Shampoo & Conditioner!! ☯

With so many chemical products out there and shampoos and conditioners claiming to be "organic" or "natural" but that remain loaded with chemicals still, what is a person to do?

I have searched high and low for healthy shampoos and conditioners and stumbled upon this brand in a grocery store one day that I feel is worth sharing that I use. They meet my approval for a good, safe, and healthy option that Works! I can even get them in Bulk at my local co-op grocery store! Pure win!

From Carina Organics...

Pure & Natural "Daily Moisturizing Shampoo"

I love this shampoo and I have to say that I have no complaints. It has a subtle scent and great lather. A little goes a long way! Plus, packed full of Organic ingredients and you can easily read the ingredient label without questioning or trying to pronounce things that simply shouldn't be in beauty products.

Pure & Natural "Daily Light Conditioner"

I have been using this brand for over a year now after discovering them and have found that they work great. I've also been buying it in bulk so I haven't looked at the ingredients in a while. They are completely safe and good for you. My only complaint and realization upon re-reading the ingredient list is that there IS Beeswax in it. :( So as a Vegan I'm sad to discover this. Until I run out of what I have I will continue to use it but I will be on the hunt for a new Conditioner that is Vegan to share with you all once I find and try one!

Otherwise the product does work great. And like the shampoo, has a nice subtle scent that isn't over-powering.

Of course, I am always on the hunt for new amazing safe products, so... have a brand that you use that you want to share? Please do! I will be sure to check it out! 

Peace & Love

xo

~Bianca 

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